Jo Jukes only received her OCD diagnosis a couple of years ago, but after a lot of hard work, things were finally turning around. She learned how to work around her disorder and take control of her life once more, that is until a global pandemic hit.  SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.  Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Swear I Never

Control: "Living with OCD during the pandemic"

Amber was 33 weeks pregnant when she went out to dinner with her husband in Sydney. They thought that the biggest threat from Coronavirus had passed but they found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Amber was in for a different kind of birth than she had ever imagined.  SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.  Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luck: "I went out to dinner and got caught up in an outbreak"

Peter Seymour spent years working as a detective, investigating all manner of violent crimes and homicides. He also spent time in the Coroner's office. But eventually, the horrible things he'd witnessed caught up with him and left him broken.  SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.  Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trauma: "Investigating murders nearly killed me"

When Carolyn was pregnant, she was sure she was having a boy. When her child was born they told her it was a girl. Years later Carolyn would learn that her first instinct was right all along.  SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen. Additional production by Tiffany Dimmack. Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Identity: "The day I discovered I never really had a daughter"

Peter and Melissa's son Jordan was a normal teenage boy until a poor decision made under the influence led to tragedy for multiple families. Melissa and Peter speak about how they deal with the guilt and push for change.   SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young, and the episode's story was written and read by Riah Matthews. Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.  Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guilt: 'My son's mistake killed four people'

Tina was your average busy working mum chasing the best things in life. Then a traumatic birth experience left her crippled with pain and turning to medication to help. Once she spiralled out of control she found help in the most unusual way.  SHOW NOTES: This podcast was hosted and produced by Bek Day and Nina Young Editing and sound design by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.  Read more stories like this at Kidspot.com.au and come and join us on the Real-life Stories Australia Facebook page.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secrets: "A traumatic birth left me hiding a dark addiction"

Get ready, because on November 16th we're back with more incredible stories from real life Aussies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming soon: I Swear I Never Season 2

From WHIMN.com.au. A podcast that travels the bumpy road to achieving your dreams and speaks to those who have successfully made the leap. Have you ever wanted to quit your day job and follow your dream career? Cathrine Mahoney did it. It wasn't easy, but she gave up a cushy job as a celebrity publicist and decided to try and make it as an author. But she's going to need some help! Every week Cathrine will be speaking to a different person who has quit their jobs and followed their heart and getting their advice.From overcoming doubt, to coping with rejection – Cathrine will cover it all.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Introducing: So, I Quit My day Job

Left paralysed by a motor vehicle accident, Chris never expected to find love with the one person sent to help him recover.SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.auThis podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rebuilding: “A car crash destroyed my body but brought me love”

Once a well-known pastor in a pentecostal church, Anthony hid a secret shame all his life - which led to drastic decisions. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.auThis podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Shame: "I went through an exorcism to change who I was"

Alyssa underwent dramatic gastric band surgery and lost over 50 kilos - but it was only the start of her problems.SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.auThis podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack. Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Transformation: “I lost half my body weight and my life fell apart”

When tragedy struck two separate families, they could never have known the way fate would intervene to save one of their babies.SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.auThis podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack.Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Fate: Another mother's tragedy saved my baby's life

Cath thought it was just regular mum stress, until she woke up one morning unable to remember her family. SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.auThis podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack.Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Stress: I lived 4 years with no memory

Matthew Leveson was missing for 10 years, but his parents never stopped fighting to bring him home.SHOW NOTES: Thanks for listening to I Swear I Never. Make sure to subscribe and drop us a rating or review. You can also find us on Facebook at: I Swear I Never Podcast. Read more about this story at Whimn.com.auThis podcast was produced and hosted by Bek Day and Nina Young. Sound design and mixing by the fabulous Tiffany Dimmack.Melissa Wilson is our Managing Editor. Additional recording by Abbey Lenton. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Justice: To find our son's body we did a deal with the devil

Have you ever found yourself in a situation, you swear you never could have predicted?A situation so far from the ordinary that even remembering it feels surreal?We’re going to be bringing you a different story every week, stories from everyday people who found themselves in extraordinary situations. Subscribe to us wherever you get good podcasts, our first episode is dropping November 6. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Introducing: I Swear I Never - Coming Nov 6

Have you ever found yourself in a situation you SWEAR, you never could have predicted? We're bringing you the extraordinary stories of everyday people - from the bizarre to the heartbreaking, we aren't holding back. Every week we have a different theme and each week we'll have a different story on that theme - come join us for the ride! 